It is very easy to break the clavicle bone. It is there to support the shoulder, and because of its connection between the upper limbs and the neck, the clavicle absorbs most of the impact when we fall. When we are falling, we tend to put out hands to support ourselves or cushion the fall. We put full force on our hand and arm. There is massive pressure placed on our shoulder and clavicle as well. Mostly it breaks in the middle and does not require surgery but in some complicated cases, it often needs surgery.
Why is a clavicle bone easily fractured?
